Auction- Abels Vol 1

[Nuts]

Here's a chance to own a hard copy of Abels Vol 1. I probably would have just kept it but a 'toungue in cheek' comment and then discussion with another member brought up the concept of auction for a good cause. Perhaps it will spur others to donate an auction item to a worthy cause in a similar way? Y'know, a 'pay-it-sideways' type of deal

At first I thought this might end up too complex, bids need to be from serious buyers..starting a bidding war and members pipping each other with last minute 1c bids, winning bidders not paying, dodgy bank account numbers lol ya just never know!! How to make it less so?

Rules?
1. 'Worthy Cause'- an organisation with a published donation (bank) account.
2. Bids in (say) $5 increments, maximum (say) 3 bids per member
3. Winning bid includes (AU) postage, winner has 5 days to complete payment or offer goes to next highest bidder (who has an equal obligation to pay) so on..
4. Set auction period (say) 10 days, allowing most members to have dropped by. Posting a bid means posting here with the bid amount (at least $5 higher than previous) Set end time.
5. Some form of receipt copy (deposit screenshot etc) for donation payment before posting the item.
6. Photo and accurate description of actual item.
7. Not associated with BWA in any way, personal post and concept, any problems to be sorted out between members.

Do we need more rules? Let's See (Just to say if this goes bottom (for reasons not foreseen) up we will need to reserve the right to amend or cancel at any time)

[Nuts]

For Auction, Abels Volume 1 (Very Good Condition, slightly dogeared cover, a few March fly specs here and there)

Donation to: Tasmania Air Rescue Trust: Westpac (BSB: 037001 Acc#: 422431) http://www.tasmanianairrescuetrust.org/node/70

End Time: 31st March 8pm

Enter a bid to start );

[frenchy_84]

Here's a chance to own a hard copy of Abels Vol 1.

Not trying to be a smart *&%$#! but that doesn't look like a hard cover version...

[Mountain Rocket]

Not trying to be a smart *&%$#! but that doesn't look like a hard cover version...

Good thing he said 'hard copy' and not 'hard cover copy' then.

[frenchy_84]

Was unaware you could get a soft E copy

[Nuts]

Here's a chance to own a hard copy of Abels Vol 1.

Not trying to be a smart *&%$#! but that doesn't look like a hard cover version...

err, yes. it is a soft copy. I was just thinking of the last posts in the previous discussion here about a possible 'softer' copy..

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=11679

so... do I hear an opening bid?

[photohiker]

so... do I hear an opening bid?

$50

[Nuts]

Straight to it then, don't hold back

[photohiker]

Good book, good cause

Would you like me to lower my bid?

[Tortoise]

Good book, good cause

Excellent idea, I thought! Where's everybody who hasn't got one gone?

[Nuts]

They're probably waiting for the mint copy, last minute or already have one I suspect. A second, 'working' copy perhaps?
Comes with a few genuine Tassie flyspecks (I'd say they would just wipe off).

No, I'd pay $50, what's it worth? Priceless at the moment?

[tasadam]

I'd pay $50, but I have one.

[Strider]

I have already been outbid

[Earthling]

$60

[ofuros]

Since the proceeds are going to a good cause.....$70

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[tibboh]

$75

[north-north-west]

$80 but it better include postage.

[tibboh]

$85

.......and you're taking food out of my three kids mouths.

[Earthling]

$100...

[north-north-west]

I think he said $5 max increments . . .

[gayet]

Rules?
...
2. Bids in (say) $5 increments, maximum (say) 3 bids per member
3. ...
4. ...the bid amount (at least $5 higher than previous) ...

Looks like a minimum $5 increment and a maximum of 3 bids

No upper limit on bid increment

[north-north-west]

That damn comma keeps moving around on me. Well, it just went right out of my league.

[tibboh]

I'm out.
Food for the kids is more important.......dammit.

[Nuts]

Congrats to Earthling!! Good transaction all round imo. Don't forget the tax break

[Earthling]

Thanks Nuts and thanks to all other bidders for driving me so high ;P

Happy Christian Festival to all!